Cloud Finops & Financial Governance Lead

Candescent

Fully remote
8+ years cloud financial management experience
Deep hands-on experience with aws azure gcp
Strong knowledge of finops frameworks
Candescent is seeking a Cloud FinOps & Financial Governance Lead to manage and optimize cloud financial management across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role focuses on embedding FinOps practices into cloud operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive sustainable cost efficiency and financial transparency

Job Summary

  • This role owns and advances enterprise cloud financial management across AWS, Azure, and GCP to ensure investments are transparent and optimized.
  • The position embeds FinOps practices and automation directly into cloud operations workflows to drive sustainable cost efficiency without sacrificing reliability.
  • Candidates will partner closely with Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership to translate complex cloud spend into actionable insights for informed decision-making.

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Candescent is seeking a Cloud FinOps & Financial Governance Lead to manage and optimize cloud financial management across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role focuses on embedding FinOps practices into cloud operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive sustainable cost efficiency and financial transparency.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years cloud financial management experience
  • Deep hands-on experience with AWS Azure GCP
  • Strong knowledge of FinOps frameworks
  • Experience building executive dashboards
  • Proven ability to partner cross-functionally

Nice-to-have

  • FinOps Practitioner or Professional certification
  • Background in platform engineering
  • Familiarity with third-party cost tools
  • Experience with managed services providers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, CS, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud financial management
  • FinOps Practitioner or Professional certification (preferred)

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